Prawit orders agencies to cooperate to reduce Songkran death toll

[KIWIBATCH]

Here's is what's needed...it worked over the Xmas/Newyear carnage period didnt it?...did it?

[ratcatcher]

2 hours ago, ttl said:

One of the major things missing from ROAD SAFETY ESSENTIALS is the requirement for every vehicle to be compliant with a defined,6 monthly renewal  WARRANT OF FITNESS for cars and light vehicles and motor cycles and CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR commercial vehicles (more comprehensive)

 

Sure it would be a massive undertaking to set up testing stations nation wide,but it can be done and is being done very successfully  in countries like New Zealand The system is self funded by the fees for the testing service.DLT I am sure would be able to obtain the details of the regulations ,if requested.to implement or modify where necessary.

 

Our property fronts onto highway 212,and as a past member of Road Safety Council,plus being an instructor in NZ Defensive Driving system, I notice daily many obvious defects that exist and contribute to accidents,(going somewhere to happen)

This would be more meaningful if it were added to the checkpoint,quickly visible window sticker.It would also mean that checking can be done anywhere as a separate function in parking buildings,shopping mall park,or roadside at any time.Non compliance can mean the vehicle may be towed and barred from the road until the requirements are satisfactory

This is probably enough to get the ball rolling  Phew!!

Great post!

However, as someone from those sceptred isles set in a silver sea, that other Eden, demi paradise we know as New Zealand, a magnificent land with a population less than half that of Bangkok , it is a lot easier for the orderly Kiwis to do that which you suggest. In Thailand with over 12 times the population it is  almost an impossibility to imagine a system such as you suggest. The willpower seems to be lacking. After all, what is the second most important Poobah in the government doing giving orders to his minions to make the highways safe during the holidays?.

It should be the remit of the Royal Thai Police and the Land Transportation Dept to ensure that the roads are made safe at all times, 24/7/365  by proper enforcement of the road rules and control of vehicles using the highways.

As for getting the ball rolling, rugby balls don't roll too well, but being a Kiwi you'd know something about that eh?

[masuk]

8 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

Tell people NOT to drink and drive, or face imprisonment, and suggest people check their brakes before travelling.

Job done.

and have a great number of breathalyser units, where the B.I.B. are actually testing people .     

 

I still can't understand why so many won't use helmets on m/bikes.

[YetAnother]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

The Interior Ministry has been told to cooperate with other agencies to find and implement measures to reduce road accidents during the period, said ministry spokesman Kongcheep Tantravanich.

same effect as me ordering my dog to clean the house

[Surasak]

8 hours ago, Kyri said:

Everybody knows that as long as the law is not enforced and the police don't do their job that nothing is going to change. About time the government get's a wakeup call.

They do get a wakeup call, buts only that pesky alarm clock again.

[oldlakey]

Well in that case when I place my bet on the final total of fatalities at the accident site I shall reduce my number somewhat

Ever the eternal optimist 

[ebonykap]

Wow! With some of the sophisticated, logical solutions to the carnage on the roads, I feel a Supertramp song comin' on......

[Jonmarleesco]

13 hours ago, grumbleweed said:

More amulets hanging from the mirror. That's the only solution 

Or a watch, or two.

[Patje55]

The always returning mantra ....

 

[Blackheart1916]

I hate to say it,but I will......blah blah blah.

[Prairieboy]

18 hours ago, CelticBhoy said:

"the instructions of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan"

 

1.  Watch your driving at all times.

2.  Strap yourself in on every trip.

3.  Take your time to reach your journey.

4.  Try not to wind-up in an accident.

5.  Don't drive fast, clock your speed carefully.

 

It is "time" someone takes the initiative to "watch" out for their fellow motorists!!  LOL 

[Happyman58]

34 minutes ago, Prairieboy said:

It is "time" someone takes the initiative to "watch" out for their fellow motorists!!  LOL 

You would get more response out of an elephant then telling Thai motorists that.That would just go in one ear and out the other because nothing in between to stop it

[Keesters]

I know a way at least one potential Songkran road death will be avoided.

 

I'll stay at home.

 

 

[rodney earl]

So now everyone will have one more day of song kran to be silly and cause and be involved in accidents. That doesn't seem to be a good idea.!!

[kcpattaya]

Yet another totally useless "campaign".
The "campaign" should start at the very BEGINNING:
TEACH PEOPLE HOW TO DRIVE!

 

Edited March 4, 2018 by metisdead
Oversize and intrusive emoji removed.

[gwynt]

21 hours ago, owl sees all said:

I think The Toad has latched onto something here.

 

Perhaps he is going to claim some sort of victory over the doubters when the death count stops at 389 (from 390). Let's give watchman a break and watch him get back into favour with TVForum members.

Can't wait!!

Well don't look as though he is going to be resigning anytime soon then. ""Watch"" this space. 

[JoeW]

Speed is the main cause of accidents, while we all know it's not merely speed, but more the DIFFERENCE in speed of vehicles. Everyone travelling along at 80 or 90 km/h isn't dangerous, but when a random driver decided to start driving 50 or 60 km/h on either lanes then people need to make a maneuver and then accidents happen. Would be great if the government could restrict usage of the highways to cars only during these holidays as large lorries, motorcycles, tricycles, etc tend to create more problems with making other drivers maneuver. 

[Grusa]

It's easy! Cancel Songkran!

[Humpy]

The police, each with their Go-Pro camera fixed atop their helmets, in our local market town were giving parking tickets to car drivers who had parked on the roadside facing the traffic. As these tickets were handed out scores of motorcyclists were riding by , many with three on a bike and no helmets. Many riders were clearly underage and were allowed to pass by before  the policeman was able to cross the road to give a car parking ticket. Riders were able to leave their parking space against the flow of traffic with ease.

 Surely the local police chief is responsible for briefing his me to enforce the law and not just one particular aspect of it.

Until these local police chiefs start doing their job then the road chaos will continue, holidays or not.

All wishful thinking I know !!!

[Mosha]

I do think it must be 25 year anniversary for that kind of order. And still the only thing we see is morons in action every single holliday.

Every single day.

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[metisdead]

Off topic posts and the replies have been removed.  This has nothing to do with gun control in the USA.

[lvr181]

On 3/3/2018 at 12:54 PM, JoeW said:

Speed is the main cause of accidents, while we all know it's not merely speed, but more the DIFFERENCE in speed of vehicles. Everyone travelling along at 80 or 90 km/h isn't dangerous, but when a random driver decided to start driving 50 or 60 km/h on either lanes then people need to make a maneuver and then accidents happen. Would be great if the government could restrict usage of the highways to cars only during these holidays as large lorries, motorcycles, tricycles, etc tend to create more problems with making other drivers maneuver. 

So, those who use large lorries or buses etc., would not be allowed to conduct their business of earning an income? About as silly as banning all vehicles, thus no road trauma at all! Nah not practicable, there has to be better ways of dealing with the problem! 

[Somchai Logic]

Oh dear. If I say what I am thinking I will surely get blocked once again 555

We don't like truths about facts here 

[Lobber]

thers some experts on this forum

[Happyman58]

On 3/3/2018 at 10:36 AM, Humpy said:

The police, each with their Go-Pro camera fixed atop their helmets, in our local market town were giving parking tickets to car drivers who had parked on the roadside facing the traffic. As these tickets were handed out scores of motorcyclists were riding by , many with three on a bike and no helmets. Many riders were clearly underage and were allowed to pass by before  the policeman was able to cross the road to give a car parking ticket. Riders were able to leave their parking space against the flow of traffic with ease.

 Surely the local police chief is responsible for briefing his me to enforce the law and not just one particular aspect of it.

Until these local police chiefs start doing their job then the road chaos will continue, holidays or not.

All wishful thinking I know !!!

Mate i have seen police on a bike sit behind another bike with 4 people on it and  did nothing No helmets also. I guess it would not even occur to the Keystone Cops on the bike that the bike in front them is breaking the law 

[Redline]

More tents giving out chicken broth ????

[wattaman]

On 3/2/2018 at 11:22 AM, webfact said:

Prawit told the agencies to learn from past statistics to identify accident causes and try to minimise them, said Kongcheep.

 

Start with:

• having a proper driving license test
• ensuring the medical (re-)checks when renewing the license are fair (read fail some half-blind farts)
• cancelling the driving license for drunk-driving and fatal accidents, but also for obvious driving "mistakes" such as ignoring the red-light, parking in sharp curves etc
• making sure the traffic policemen are doing their job
• etc etc etc

Conclusion: everyone knows, how to make it better, there's no need for statistics. The question is why don't they do it better?

[lvr181]

15 minutes ago, wattaman said:

Start with:

• having a proper driving license test
• ensuring the medical (re-)checks when renewing the license are fair (read fail some half-blind farts)
• cancelling the driving license for drunk-driving and fatal accidents, but also for obvious driving "mistakes" such as ignoring the red-light, parking in sharp curves etc
• making sure the traffic policemen are doing their job
• etc etc etc

Conclusion: everyone knows, how to make it better, there's no need for statistics. The question is why don't they do it better?

"The question is why don't they do it better?"

 

Because it doesn't affect the elite so they don't really care? Where there is no will, there is no way!

 

And despite all the rhetoric about Thai 4.0 the Kingdom is still a feudal society. 

 

Fine words and sentiments need to be turned into meaningful concerted actions, history shows they regularly fail. 

Edited March 9, 2018 by lvr181
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[rodney earl]

Its all just a PR stunt. No one really seems to care.

[Happyman58]

18 hours ago, wattaman said:

Start with:

• having a proper driving license test
• ensuring the medical (re-)checks when renewing the license are fair (read fail some half-blind farts)
• cancelling the driving license for drunk-driving and fatal accidents, but also for obvious driving "mistakes" such as ignoring the red-light, parking in sharp curves etc
• making sure the traffic policemen are doing their job
• etc etc etc

Conclusion: everyone knows, how to make it better, there's no need for statistics. The question is why don't they do it better?

Quick answer the police are to lazy and are under paid